Ships – Watercraft with means used in providing sailpower – Having specifically defined hull shape
Patent
1989-05-08
1991-09-17
Swinehart, Ed
Ships
Watercraft with means used in providing sailpower
Having specifically defined hull shape
114102, B63B 3579
Patent
active
050484400
ABSTRACT:
A sailing apparatus includes a sail having a batten which is positioned relative to the mast by a coupling member which serves to induce a camber in the batten and enhance and stabilize the draft or curvature of the sail. The coupling member can be installed and removed while the sailing apparatus is fully rigged.
REFERENCES:
Pamphlet re Sailing Devices sold by Tushingham.
Physical Sample of the "Optional External Inducer", by Tushingham.
European Search Report EP 90 30 4691.
International Search Report PCT/GB 87/00346.
DE-U-8 525 953 North Sails, Patent Document G 85 25 953.5.
Neil Pryde Limited
Swinehart Ed
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